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Going up... new planning rules in the pipeline

Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick has outlined the Government’s ambitions for a new approach to housebuilding. As part of these plans, some residential blocks could be increased in height by up to two storeys to boost housing density in urban areas and pr...

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Rendered insulation: new fire risks revealed

As if residents living in blocks with flammable cladding didn’t have enough to worry about, rendered insulation is now being identified as a major fire risk. While the second phase of the Grenfell Inquiry continues, more than 20,000 households remain stuck in flats w...

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CMA will act on leasehold mis-selling

Bad practice in the leasehold market is nothing new for those living or working in the sector. However, today’s announcement that the findings of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) probe will lead to enforcement action is a hopeful sign for leaseholders. In ...

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Government announces New Homes Ombudsman

The Government has introduced a new, independent New Homes Ombudsman to protect homebuyers from poorly built homes. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed that this Ombudsman will be legally enforced as soon as possible to ensure homebuyers are not left dealing w...

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Clean, green energy will cut household bills

Cleaning up emissions from housing and industry remains a significant challenge, with buildings contributing over a third of the UK’s greenhouse gases. In response, Minister for Business, Energy, and Clean Growth Kwasi Kwarteng announced a new package of measures aim...

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Flooding - keeping residents safe

Repair reporting software provider Fixflo helped leaseholders and tenants handle nearly 5,000 small repairs when Storm Ciara hit the UK. This support allowed property managers to focus on major repairs needed across blocks in the country. Winds reached their peak on ...

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Combustible cladding: the nightmare continues...

Last Thursday, new Housing Minister Christopher Pincher tweeted his excitement about his appointment. However, he was immediately flooded with messages from flat owners and campaign groups struggling with unresolved cladding issues.Pincher had previously written a bl...

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How we supported this year's National Apprenticeship Week

The 2020 National Apprenticeship Week, now in its thirteenth year, took place from 3 to 9 February. At Ringley, we strongly support apprenticeships and believe in providing training opportunities for young people. During the week, we shared blogs showcasing how we he...

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Is your block being blighted by the EWS1 form?

Post-Grenfell, leaseholders trying to sell flats in blocks with cladding are facing new obstacles. Even buildings without combustible cladding are now being affected as mortgage lenders become increasingly cautious about building safety risks.

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National Apprenticeship Week: how we are championing young talent

As National Apprenticeship Week unfolds, Ringley continues to champion young talent through our award-winning apprenticeship scheme. We are proud to provide training opportunities that help shape the next generation of industry professionals.

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